Latest Gear Live Videos
Box Office Breakdown: Tropic Thunder Makes It Three for Three
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Musicals, Romance, Satire, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Box Office, Lists, New Releases,
At any other time of the year, a $14 million take would probably get you a decent ranking in the Top Ten. This holiday weekend, that box office total was enough to put Tropic Thunder into first place. Again.
Despite a new Vin Diesel entry, the Ben Stiller comedy led the top of the pack for the third weekend in a row. (If it reaches that mark a fourth time, it will have officially reached Dark Knight territory.) Meanwhile, Babylon A.D. settled for second place with only $11.5 million in ticket sales. I’m guessing the sci fi film’s reviews - in particular, the one from the movie’s own director - might have had something to do with the disappointing turnout.
Click to continue reading Box Office Breakdown: Tropic Thunder Makes It Three for Three
Yahoo! Movies
Advertisement
New Poster of Eva Mendes in The Spirit Released
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Lionsgate, Action, Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Noir, Casting, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases,
Shortly after the almighty Frank Miller eased fans’ concerns, he gives us this nice little surprise—a new poster of Sand Saref in The Spirit!
Sand Saref, played by the gorgeous Eva Mendes, is the Spirit’s old childhood sweetheart who later turns to a life of crime. Let’s hope that Frank and the crew give us a little more than this—Christmas is just far too long from now!
Yahoo! Movies
Box Office Breakdown: Prince Caspian Crowned the Winner
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Independent, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Box Office, Lists, New Releases,
Although it failed to reach expectations, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was still mighty enough to take down Robert Downey Jr. this past weekend. The Disney sequel pulled in over $55 million dollars and earned itself a first place finish. Unfortunately, the film’s gross was slightly disappointing given the first installment’s take; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe opened at $65.6 million back in 2005.
In other adaptation news, Warner Bros.’ Speed Racer continued to fall behind in the race. The colorful adventure slipped another notch into fourth, right behind What Happens in Vegas. Meanwhile, Iron Man‘s $31.8 million total pushed the film past the $200 million range.
Click to continue reading Box Office Breakdown: Prince Caspian Crowned the Winner
Variety
The Worst Movie Title So Far This Year
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Lionsgate, Adaptation, Horror, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Some movie titles are meant to give you a chuckle (Snakes on a Plane), others make you question the film overall.
This upcoming horror flick is based off a Clive Barker short story by the same name. I don’t want to give the punchline away (you can read it after the jump, if you’d like), so I’m going to withhold the name. If you’re anything like the audience I saw this trailer with, you’ll be laughing by the end.
Click to continue reading The Worst Movie Title So Far This Year
More Deals Struck With Writers Guild
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Lionsgate, Weinstein Company,
Although a deal with a major studio has yet to be reached, the Writers Guild has been striking gold in other areas. Late this week, the union was able to boast signed agreements with three other companies: RKO, Marvel Entertainment and Lionsgate. These interim pacts are similar to the ones already reached with The Weinstein Company and United Artists.
In the meantime, informal talks between the WGA and studio reps began last Tuesday and continued through the week.
Variety
Warner Titles Go Blu-ray
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Corporate Shakeups, Distribution, Home Entertainment, Technology,
Warner Home Video - the last major studio to spread the love between both Blu-ray and HD DVD - has finally chosen to consolidate. Unfortunately, its a decision owners of the Toshiba system aren’t going to like. As of May 2008, high definition titles released by the company will be Blu-ray exclusive.
This a major blow for the HD DVD camp which is now fighting a lopsided battle. Although Paramount Studios (with Dreamworks) announced back in August that it was joining the underdog’s team, it is now only one of two major studios (Universal being the other) on that side of the fence. Meanwhile, owners of the Sony product have selections from Walt Disney, Sony, Fox and Lionsgate to choose from.
Although Toshiba claimed to be ‘surprised’ by the announcement, Warner says its decision was simply based on consumer demand. Blockbuster cited this same reason when it Blu-ray only back in June.
Hollywood Reporter
Saw’s Bloody Quest
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Lionsgate, Horror, New Releases,
This Halloween will be rife with horrific gore as the fourth installment to the Saw film franchise hits the theaters. To promote both the film and the spirit of Halloween giving, the Lionsgate film studio has launched a blood drive. Give blood to get blood (on the screen) is the motto, one that’s been successful for Saw in the past. Last year’s “Give ‘Til it Hurts” drive brought 23,500 pints of blood to the American Red Cross. This year’s goal is 60,000 pints of the red stuff.
The three existing Saw films have raked in the dough, $415 million globally since the 2004 original. In the past three years, a total of 38,000 pints of blood have been collected through the Saw franchise efforts. The blood drive has become part of the ritual of the Saw films. Every two seconds in the U.S. alone, someone needs blood. During a 95-minute Saw IV flick, approximately 2,850 people will need blood. Give before you go see the newest Saw installment…blood is a Hallow’s Eve tradition.
MSNBC
Box Office Breakdown: Holiday Comes Early For Halloween
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, FOCUS, MGM, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Weinstein Company, Action, Drama, Family, Horror, Romance, Satire, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases,
Rob Zombie’s remake of the classic film, Halloween, scared up over $30 million this weekend smashing Transporter 2‘s 2005 achievement ($20 million). Additionally, the horror film’s record gross capped off a successful summer for films overall. With fifteen movies over the $100 million mark, the movie industry soared past $4 billion domestically.
Unfortunately, Jason Statham’s War did very little to contribute to this landmark achievement. While he may have been a record-setter two years ago, his latest outing is slowly dropping off the charts. Meanwhile, the weekend’s other two major openings—Balls of Fury and Death Sentence—fared decently enough to at least make a showing.
Click to continue reading Box Office Breakdown: Holiday Comes Early For Halloween
Read More 
| Variety
This Week on DVD: September 4, 2007
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Lionsgate, Universal, Drama, Independent, Comedy, Home Entertainment, Lists,
Has Lindsay’s stay at Utah’s Cirque Lodge left you feeling lonely? Are you trying to remember if she really can act? Well pick up her latest DVD this Tuesday and reacquaint yourself with the beloved scandal queen. But if you’re enjoying this DUI-free respite, here’s a glance at the slim pickings this week.
- Georgia Rule—starring Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman and Jane Fonda
- Delta Farce—starring Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and DJ Qualls
- The Wind That Shakes The Barley—starring Cillian Murphy and Padraic Delaney
NOTE: Click here to see the TV-On-DVD options for this week.
Box Office Breakdown: Bourne Breaks Bank
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Lionsgate, New Line, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Family, Music, Musicals, Political, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases,
Matt Damon may still be vying for People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ title—but he has one thing that George Clooney and Brad Pitt don’t have: the biggest debut for an August opening ever.
The Bourne Ultimatum‘s $70 million take improved upon the previous Bourne installments and gave Damon his largest weekend to date (and that’s including all three Ocean’s movies).
Meanwhile, Lindsay Lohan should be happy that she’s holed up in rehab again—though seeing her movie kicked out of the Top Ten would have probably sent her there anyway. Apparently theatergoers can only handle one movie about Bratz at a time…
Click to continue reading Box Office Breakdown: Bourne Breaks Bank
Advertisement
© Gear Live Inc. {year} – User-posted content, unless source is quoted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License. Gear Live graphics, logos, designs, page headers, button icons, videos, articles, blogs, forums, scripts and other service names are the trademarks of Gear Live Inc.